Three Immortal Island.
A graceful figure swept down from above the clouds.
Yunxiao had clearly still not recovered from what had happened earlier.
Her face was flushed, and her thoughts were in turmoil.
What was wrong with her?
It was just a kiss. Why had she reacted so strongly?
Remembering what had happened earlier, Yunxiao's face grew even redder.
Was this how Dao Companions were with each other?
Just then, a voice suddenly rang beside her ear.
"Eldest Sister!"
Yunxiao jumped in fright and hurriedly turned around.
She saw Qiongxiao standing behind her. She had no idea when she had arrived.
"Why are you shouting so loudly?"
Qiongxiao looked at Yunxiao with curiosity.
"I called you several times already, but you didn't hear me."
"Eldest Sister, what were you thinking about so intently?"
What was she thinking about?
Of course, she was thinking about what had happened with Lu Changsheng.
But she certainly couldn't tell Qiongxiao that.
"Nothing. I was just thinking about the Jie Chan Discuss Dao."
"What's Bixiao doing?"
As Yunxiao spoke, she headed toward the cave abode.
Before she could enter, Bixiao, having heard their voices, rushed out.
"Huh? Eldest Sister, didn't you go teach Lu Changsheng the Shangqing Sword Art? Why are you back so soon?"
Yunxiao panicked and hurriedly explained.
"B-because..."
"Because Junior Brother Lu has incredible comprehension. He picked up the Shangqing Sword Art as soon as I explained it, so I came back."
"I'm going into seclusion to cultivate. You mustn't slack off either!"
Yunxiao fled into the cave abode as if escaping.
Watching Yunxiao's retreating figure, Qiongxiao was full of questions.
Something was off.
Nine times out of ten, something was definitely off.
She didn't know how far Lu Changsheng's cave abode was from Three Immortal Island.
But Yunxiao had returned far too quickly.
Could the Shangqing Sword Art really be that easy to comprehend?
And she thought she'd just seen Yunxiao's cheeks turn red.
What was that about?
Her instincts told her that something was definitely going on with Yunxiao.
But if Yunxiao wouldn't say anything, asking her would be pointless.
It seemed she could only keep a closer eye on her.
Back in her cave abode, Yunxiao wore a troubled expression.
It was still a problem with Lu Changsheng.
She knew she had been acting strangely lately.
Once or twice might not raise any suspicions, but if it happened more often, Bixiao and Qiongxiao would surely notice.
And sooner or later, the truth would come out. If Bixiao found out about her Dao Companion...
She didn't know what would happen.
At first, she hadn't felt anything for Lu Changsheng. Agreeing to become Dao Companions had been an accident.
She had originally set a Thousand Year Pact, thinking that if Lu Changsheng failed to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, she could end their relationship as Dao Companions.
That way, there would be no problem with keeping it from Bixiao.
But things hadn't gone according to plan.
First, after spending time with Lu Changsheng several times—especially after he defeated Dingguang Xian despite being only a Mysterious Immortal—she had to admit that she had developed feelings for him.
Then there was the problem of the Thousand Year Pact.
Now it seemed that Lu Changsheng reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm within a thousand years was no longer impossible.
If they couldn't end their relationship as Dao Companions, how would she tell Bixiao in the future?
This problem was giving Yunxiao quite a headache.
She thought it over and over, but couldn't reach a conclusion.
Yunxiao let out a long breath. If she couldn't figure it out, she would stop thinking about it.
Bixiao didn't know about it yet, anyway.
For now, the most important thing was to cultivate.
The Jie Chan Discuss Dao was coming, and the Interception Sect absolutely could not lose.
Although she was deeply dissatisfied with some of the Chan Sect's claims, she had to admit one thing: the Jade Void Twelve Immortals were no weaklings.
Especially Guangchengzi!
So, to ensure the outcome of the Jie Chan Discuss Dao, she had better break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm beforehand.
It would be difficult, but she had to try.
Yunxiao calmed herself and began to cultivate.
Kunlun Mountain.
At that moment, the entire Yu Xu Palace was enveloped in streams of mysterious light.
About fifteen minutes later, the mysterious light gradually faded.
Yuanshi gazed into the distance, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
He still couldn't divine anything.
After Chijingzi and Huanglong Zhenren left, he had tried divining several more times.
But the result was always the same.
He couldn't find anything.
He couldn't even divine the slightest useful information.
Ever since he had become a Heavenly Dao Saint, this was the first time he had encountered such a thing.
No wonder this person had dared to attack his Chan Sect disciple and steal Huanglong Zhenren's opportunity.
They truly had some means.
He didn't know what the other party was relying on to escape his divination.
But they might evade him for a while, not forever!
He would see just how long this person could stay hidden!
Just then, a figure walked in from outside Yu Xu Palace.
"Guangchengzi pays his respects to Master."
Yuanshi looked Guangchengzi up and down.
"You've been stuck at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Peak for some time now."
Guangchengzi thought Yuanshi was reprimanding him and hurriedly defended himself.
"Master, this disciple is dull-witted and has been unable to break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm for a long time."
That was only natural.
The Daluo Golden Immortal realm was a major hurdle for cultivators in Honghuang.
It could also be considered a watershed that separated the strong from the rest.
That was precisely why breaking through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm was so difficult.
Starting from the Golden Immortal realm, most cultivators had to undergo the Three Disasters and Nine Tribulations before achieving the Taiyi Golden Immortal and Daluo Golden Immortal realms.
Even cultivators with roots as excellent as Guangchengzi's found it difficult to break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm at this point in time.
"For the next while, stay here in Yu Xu Palace. I'll personally guide your cultivation."
"I'll help you achieve the Daluo Golden Immortal realm within two hundred years."
Yuanshi spoke.
Guangchengzi froze, then rejoiced.
He was getting an opportunity like this?
"Thank you, Master!"
"Don't thank me just yet."
Yuanshi interrupted Guangchengzi.
"In two hundred years, Tongtian will bring the Jie Sect disciples to Kunlun Mountain to discuss the Dao with my Chan Sect disciples."
"I have only one requirement for you."
"Our Chan Sect must win this discussion!"
In truth, Yuanshi hadn't wanted to do this.
After all, given Guangchengzi's excellent roots, he would surely achieve the Daluo Golden Immortal realm in time, even if left to his own devices.
Now Yuanshi had to help him break through within two hundred years.
Such a rapid advance would inevitably cause some damage to Guangchengzi's foundation.
But whether it was the Jie Chan Discuss Dao in two hundred years or the Demon Race Heavenly Court sometime later, the Chan Sect needed a Daluo Golden Immortal to hold the fort.
So he could only find a way to raise Guangchengzi's cultivation first, then look for a way to address the problem later.
After hearing Yuanshi's words, Guangchengzi understood.
"Rest assured, Master. This disciple will do everything in his power to defeat the Jie Sect disciples and bring honor to our Chan Sect!"
Yuanshi nodded slightly.
"Good. Now I'll pass on the Dao of the Daluo Golden Immortal to you."
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